Free On-Rails Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 448 On-Rails Shooter games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free On-Rails Shooter game rankings were last updated on 9/27/2025.
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1. Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter
Left to Survive is an action shooter game with the post-apocalyptic world setting with a base building feature. Become a hero, challenge other players, join tournaments, raid bases. Would you be able to survive in a dead world?
Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter holds the #1 spot for "best free On-Rails Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 58. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 459 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 271 positive reviews and 188 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. 核金风暴(GigaSlave）
GigaSlave is a horizontal-scrolling multiplayer online shooting game developed as a tribute to Metal Slug. It inherits the scrolling level-clearing gameplay of Metal Slug and, in a masterful touch, adds a PVP mode. In the game, the trading and social systems stand out as its most striking features.
核金风暴(GigaSlave） has achieved a Player Score of 57, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 55 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 33 positive reviews and 22 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
3. Sniper Strike: Special Ops
Intercept, eliminate and extract. It’s time to engage the enemy.Sniper Strike is a high-octane sniper experience that pits you in battle across three gameplay modes and 100's of missions. Scout through immersive environments, engage in rapid-fire combat and build the ultimate super-soldier.
Sniper Strike: Special Ops has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 359 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 217 positive reviews and 142 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/27/2018 |
| Developer | Eight Pixels Square |
| Publisher | Eight Pixels Square |
| Steam App Id | 848500 |
4. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,170 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,924 positive reviews and 1,246 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
5. Locomancer
The genre defining VR model train game. Build and ride the model train layout of your dreams without the cost and excessive model foam dust getting in your nose!
Locomancer has achieved a Player Score of 76, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 105 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 89 positive reviews and 16 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 2/28/2017 |
| Developer | Eric Lipschutz |
| Publisher | Eric Lipschutz |
| Steam App Id | 490250 |
6. War Sniper
Engage in intense warfare like never before in "War Sniper" the ultimate war game. Immerse yourself in the adrenaline-pumping action of a battlefield where snipers, tanks, and drones are your tools of destruction.
War Sniper has achieved a Player Score of 48, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 43 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20 positive reviews and 23 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2960870 |
7. Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game
Best Offline Shooter and Sniper Game. Warning it's addictive
Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 357 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 259 positive reviews and 98 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
8. Aviators
An educational adventure game about Polish air personnel during World War II. Meet the pilots of the 1586 Special Destiny Squadron and join them on incredible assignments. Explore and solve puzzles to learn more about the history of Polish aviation.
Aviators has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,769 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,338 positive reviews and 431 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Aviators on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Developer | Chronospace |
| Publisher | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Steam App Id | 2626910 |
9. Aviators VR
A concise VR experience inspired by the game "Aviators." Take control of the upper turret gun on a bomber and fend off attacks from German fighters. Visit a virtual hangar of the Polish air wing and learn more about the events depicted in the game.
Aviators VR has achieved a Player Score of 47, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 53 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 24 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Aviators VR on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Developer | Chronospace |
| Publisher | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Steam App Id | 2707150 |
10. The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire
A rail shooter thriller that will put your mouse flicks to the test.
The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 13 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 11 positive reviews and 2 negative reviews — making it "Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 5/1/2021 |
| Developer | Kareem Hyver |
| Publisher | Hyver Works. |
| Steam App Id | 1556540 |
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| 87 | 11/18/2021 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 8/9/2025 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 16 | 7/27/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 13 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 2/28/2017 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 8/27/2024 | 48 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 11/4/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 1/24/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 1/24/2024 | 47 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 5/1/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/14/2022 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/12/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/5/2024 | 71 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/9/2024 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/28/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/26/2025 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/4/2023 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/21/2021 | 65 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 8/31/2025 | 76 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/25/2024 | 54 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 27). Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 28). 核金风暴(GigaSlave） on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Sniper Strike: Special Ops on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 21). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 26). Locomancer on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 19). War Sniper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, June 10). Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Aviators on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, September 30). Aviators VR on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, May 14). The Tales of Redbox: An Escape From Desire on Steam. Steam Store.